Women Who Podcast Magazine
January 2024 issue

Embracing Change: In Podcasting & Beyond

by Chelsea Pegues 

When we first start podcasting, we’re often on a mission to change something, to make an impact. We want our show to focus on a main interest, and branch off from there- sparking lively discussion, engaged guests, and cultivating a community of listeners who will support us and help our vision grow. Hopefully, within a few years, we will be able to see the change we set out to make reflected in a tangible way. Perhaps we’ll have a website, be able to do live shows, monetize the podcast and give back via charitable donations, and so on. That’s the dream, right?

And then, when you become a little more settled into the podcast community, you start realizing what works and what doesn’t. This might apply to recording equipment, co-hosts, the platform you’re using, or the format of your show. It could be that sponsors are not as easy to attain as you’d hoped. It’s time to start analyzing how exactly you may need to pivot. This is precisely the point where it can become tough for so many of us, especially when this means reaching out for help. Because as humans, it’s almost like we are hardwired to fear change. Why is that? In essence, this should mean that you see opportunity in adversity. That does sound daunting, though- at first. Herein, let’s touch upon why we should embrace the process of change; and how it helps us not only as podcasters, but in life.